Clubtail Dragonfly vs Petaltail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clubtail Dragonfly | Petaltail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ophiogomphus cecilia | Tachopteryx thoreyi |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Gomphidae | Petaluridae |
| Size | 50-55 mm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Clubtail Dragonfly
A green-eyed dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip found along clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae bury themselves in clean sand and are indicators of excellent water quality.
Petaltail Dragonfly
A primitive dragonfly that perches on tree trunks and has bog-dwelling larvae.
Did You Know?
It belongs to one of the most ancient dragonfly families, largely unchanged for 150 million years.